Jim Flynn, of the PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers P Josh Bidwell (hip) underwent hip surgery about two weeks ago and plans to resume punting near the end of the 2009 season or early 2010.

Updating a previous item, Ira Kaufman, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers P Josh Bidwell (hip) is sidelined indefinitely with a hip injury. The pain in his right hip became so severe Wednesday, Aug. 12, that he told team officials that he was unable to punt. The Buccaneers have shut down Bidwell and ordered additional testing to determine whether he is healthy enough to play in 2009. General manager Mark Dominik said, "We're looking for more information and it's too early for us to say exactly what the severity is. It really flared up on him today and it was real painful for Josh."

Pete Dougherty, of PackersNews.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with free agent P Josh Bidwell (Packers) on a three-year contract. Although financial terms were not disclosed, league sources believe Bidwell received a $150,000 signing bonus as part of the deal.

Pete Dougherty, of PackersNews.com, reports the Green Bay Packers have offered a contract in an attempt to re-sign free agent P Josh Bidwell. Green Bay offered Bidwell a three-year deal that includes a signing bonus around $250,000. The offer is comparable to the one Bidwell received from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bidwell could make a decision as soon as Friday, March 12.

Updating previous reports, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports free agent P Josh Bidwell (Packers) met with the Miami Dolphins Monday, March 8. His agent, Bill Heck, said he wasn't sure if the Dolphins would make him an offer.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports Green Bay Packers P Josh Bidwell is set to become an unrestricted free agent and the Packers could decide to let him walk if he's looking to cash in with a big contract. The Packers also have P Travis Dorsch on roster, but they believe he remains a project for the team.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers rookie punter Kevin Stemke has made progress but is still inconsistent. He was being counted on to push veteran Josh Bidwell for the starting punt duties, but it appears he may not be able to now due to his continued struggles.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports P Kevin Stemke has a good shot at making the Green Bay Packers. Packers' special teams coach Frank Novak has been working one-on-one with Stemke and says he has a strong leg but only needs to improve on his kicking time. Stemke's competition, Josh Bidwell, has steadily improved but needs to prove he can be consistent in games. Bidwell missed his rookie season while recovering from cancer.

The Journal Sentinel reports undrafted free agent P Kevin Stemke was clearly out-punted by veteran Josh Bidwell at the Green Bay Packers mini-camp this weekend. Special teams coach Frank Novak said Stemke has pretty good mechanics despite not getting good hang time on his kicks.

The Journal Sentinel reports Green Bay Packers S Antuan Edwards and P Josh Bidwell helped the team's salary cap cause today by restructuring their contracts. The team guaranteed a $305,000 due to Edwards in the form of a signing bonus. Edwards' base salaries of $389,000 in 2001, $418,000 in 2002 and $448,000 in 2003 remain the same. Bidwell received a $10,000 signing bonus in exchange for adding a year to his existing contract. He is now under contract through 2002. The paycut C Frank Winters took last week cut his salary from 1.25 million to $500,000, but he also received a $250,000 guaranteed roster bonus.

Rob Moseley reported in the Oregon Daily Emerald that QB Akili Smith and a group of University of Oregon seniors worked out last Friday for a group of 15 to 20 NFL scouts at an indoor facility on the Oregon campus. Smith took part in just two drills, the 40-yard dash a passing drill in which he threw every conceivable route. "I'm just relaxing and having fun, and we'll see what my agent (Leigh Steinberg has to say about the feedback," Smith said. Steinberg said it was a great workout for his client. "It was really a wonderful tryout in terms of velocity on the ball, accuracy and quick release. This was an opportunity to see Akili up close and personal, and I think he's worked his way up so that he's probably in position to be one of the top three or four picks in the first round." CB Eric Edwards ran the fastest 40-yard dash of the day, a 4.47. P Josh Bidwell also worked out. The article only mentioned the Broncos and Falcons by name as teams present at the wokout and it also did not give a 40-time for Smith but did say Smith threw the ball well with timing, touch and accuracy.